Memphis’ riverfront offers a series of parks with wonderful views of the river and Mighty Lights. Bring the family to enjoy the renovated River Garden playground at Mississippi River Park, and stay for the sunset and light show on the Hernando de Soto bridge.

Mighty Lights illuminated 2018. Originally opened in 1973 and illuminated with its original bulb lights on September 5, 1986 by visionary local philanthropists, the Hernando De Soto Bridge has represented the iconic marquee of Memphis’ riverfront for more than 40 years.

Aug 21, 2022 · Right here in Tennessee, Memphis has a spectacular light show that happens every night over the Mississippi River. When the sun goes down, this city comes alive and the Mighty Lights bridge light show begins. It really is a spectacular show that everyone should see at least once in person.

We decided to head downtown to get some cinematic drone shots of the Memphis bridge at sunset. We didn't think we were going to be able to find a place to park, not to mention the mosquitos...

Oct 18, 2022 · Every night from sunset to 10:30 pm, our beloved “M Bridge” lights up with nearly 10,000 lights that are individually controlled to either static or animated designs. For 10 minutes at the top and every half hour, the light show illuminates both the …

The Mighty Lights are installed on the beams and cables of Big River Crossing and the Hernando de Soto bridges along the one-mile Downtown Memphis riverfront. — Why are the Mighty Lights a specific color tonight?

On this 3-hour trip we’ll hang out on an island beach in the late afternoon and evening light, enjoy a river charcuterie spread, and then paddle under the bridge into downtown Memphis as the sun is setting over the water and lighting up the city’s skyline.

The lights on Big River Crossing have introduced physical connectivity between Downtown Memphis and Arkansas, and the enhanced Hernando de Soto bridge lights visually connect Memphis’ mile-long riverfront.

Jul 13, 2024 · Mike Wilson: Great view of the river, Tom Lee Park and the new bridge. Cedric Brooks: Best view in the city at sunset! Denise Ward Glasco: Great place to see some amazing sunsets on the Mississippi River

Jan 31, 2025 · Calculations of sunrise and sunset in Memphis – Tennessee – USA for January 2025. Generic astronomy calculator to calculate times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset for many cities, with daylight saving time and time zones taken in account.